Skyjack began to manufacture scissor lift platforms back during 1986. The company continued to produce their product through the 1990s, becoming a global leader in the aerial lift industry sector. Eventually, Skyjack grew to more than 30% market share overall. Even these days, the company maintains their dominance as a major player who has rapidly adapted to the changing face of the industrial machinery business.
Factors like their commitment to reliability and quality have been important to Skyjacks solid reputation. They are known worldwide as being the maker of the best scissor lifts in the world. The Skyjack product series is manufactured and sold all around the globe.
Linamar Corporation, referred to as LNR on the TSX, obtained Skyjack during August 2002. Linamar is best known for its production of assemblies, modules and precision-machined components. Linamar's solid balance sheet offers Skyjack with increased strength and long-term stability in general. Skyjack currently has production plants within Hungary, the United States and Rialto with support offices in Europe and Asia.
The company has lots of self-propelled scissor lifts in its lineup, with models that can work at heights up to 56ft. Skyjack became a leader within the industry by providing equipment features that combined durability, serviceability, quality and service, making Skyjack scissor lifts recognized all over the world for product reliability. The company's existing Boom lift model lineup consists of telescopic booms. These models offer telescopic booms which feature work heights ranging from 45 to 71 feet. The company intends further expand the boom lift product line in the future.
In August 2007, the acquisition of Volvo's Material Handling Equipment business complements the purchase of Carelift Equipment. This business purchase expands Skyjack's Telehandler product offering leading to the additional VR series telehandlers and the Zoom Boom series. These acquisitions provide the company a chance to grow with the additional manufacturing capacity. Skyjack continues to lead the way in the business, providing reliable lift solutions.